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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 691.71 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 691.71 and 217.86 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 691.71 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/691.71 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 691.71 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 150,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,695.94/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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